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Dear Delegate,

It is with great pleasure that I, along with the Yeshiva
University Office of Admissions, would like to congratulate you on being
selected to represent your school as a delegate to the Yeshiva University
National Model United Nations XXV. The position you have assumed offers
tremendous opportunities and challenges, and I am confident that you will
properly prepare for this unique experience in the coming months.

As a delegate at Model UN, you will be tasked to think
critically and thoughtfully. You will be presented with topics that require
much research and examination, and your committee chairs will push you to
recognize the nuances and complexities of each issue. You will be challenged
and critiqued, both by your peers and your chairs, so be prepared to defend and
articulate your arguments. The more time you devote to preparing and
understanding your topic, your country’s position, the structure of the United
Nations, and the procedure for Model UN, the more successful and convincing you
will be as a delegate.

At Model UN, your leadership capabilities will be tested and
proven. The UN charter calls “to promote social progress,” which requires
ingenuity, tolerance, and respect. As a delegate, you will reflect and uphold
these vital traits, and you will excel in the arena of debate and diplomacy.

However, Model UN is not merely a chance to debate current
issues—it is equally an opportunity to learn about our role in a newly emerging
global society. Today, more than ever, our world is connected in ways unimaginable
in the past. We are capable of speaking to people across the globe
instantaneously; we can directly influence the shaping of nations and
economies; we can walk on the moon. Model UN will help you discover your
potential and ability as a citizen of the world, by making you aware of other
countries, other people, and other ways of life. You can play a role in shaping
the world we will live in. You can help create the future.

It is my hope that your leave this year’s Model UN with new
friends, new ideas, and new dreams for the future. You have the tremendous
power and responsibility to help better the world, and I look forward to seeing
you take advantage of that opportunity.

We at Yeshiva University are excited for an excellent
conference, and we look forward to meeting you. If you have any questions or
comments regarding the conference, please email me at YUNMUNXXV@gmail.com. I’d be happy to hear
from you. Good luck, and see you in a few months!